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What is Internet and Society News?
* * * Internet and Society News is a compendium of third-party news articles that address issues relating to how the Internet affects commerce and society. Th…
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Could U.S. Have Warned of Tsunami-Risk?
A letter to the editor of the NY Times suggests that the U.S. could have informed Asian leaders of the earthquake risk. I don't know the facts, but the wri…
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Indian Relief Fund
Contributions can be made to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's relief fund or to Oxfam, among others. The Indian PM is one of the world's most im…
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Morocco Publishes King's Salary
Morocco's King has taken the helpful step of revealing his salary, some $45,000 a month.…
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Bush Works to Clear Debris--But in Crawford
Bush is busy, as much of the world is, trying to clear debris, but Bush is doing so on his ranch in Texas. Bush is on vacation--something that he will only cut…
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India Blog: Tsunami Notes
The Deccan Chronicle offers the horrifying report that sarees, the long flowing garments that many Indian women wear, became deathtraps as women were swept up i…
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Stories from Scholars Sought
I am in search of stories from scholars of their experiences with copyright -- good, happy stories that will inspire others; sad, sad tales; personal experience…
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Holiday Thoughts and New Year Plans
I've been thinking about the New Year and new projects. Here are some thoughts. I feel like I've been quite neglectful on this site. This will all c…
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India Blog: Are Male Accountants Better or Worse Than Female Accountants?
The jobs postings in the Deccan Chronicle, a large circulation newspaper, sometimes specify the gender of the desired applicant. So the ad might read, for exam…
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Europe/Mideast More Helpful
In contrast to the paltry immediate efforts of the U.S. in the earthquake response, European nations and Kuwait offered immediate help. The Wall Street Journal…
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U.S. Sends $100,000 Each in Aid to 4 Earthquake-Struck Countries
Under the dramatic heading "U.S. sends relief teams, planes to Asian nations," CNN reports: The United States has dispatched disaster teams to the As…
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U.S. Aid Post Earthquake Shaky
The Washington Post reports: Last night, more than 24 hours after the quake struck, Bush administration officials were unable to say what else the United State…